Minnie Johns

Minnie Caprell Duke Johns, 92, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at her daughter's home surrounded by her family after a period of declining health. The graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Sylvania Cemetery where she will be buried beside her husband in Faceville, GA. Caprell ("Pell") was born November 11, 1927 to MH Duke and Margaret Alice Duke in Faceville, GA.  She graduated from Faceville High School and married Marion ("Bud") Johns after he returned from the war.  There were married for 62 years, and she devoted most of her life to being a wife and mother and was known best by the meals she prepared for her family, friends, and the church.  She lived most of her life in Faceville, GA and Swansboro, NC.  She was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church and UMW. She is survived by her four daughters:  Barbara Whigham (Tommy) of Woodstock, GA, Jan Butch (Phillip) of Swansboro, NC, Vicky Jacobs (Dale) of Greenville, NC, and Jackie Horton (Mike) of Greenville, NC.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, David Whigham (Susan), Marisa Moore (Chris), Christopher Butch (Catherine), Ryan Butch (Kelly, Sam Jacobs, Matthew Jacobs, Molly Horton, Robert Horton, Mary Horton, and her great-grandchildren, Mavi Costley, Hadley Moore, Patrick Moore, Isaac Whigham, Evelyn Whigham, and Know Butch.  She was preceded in death by her husband and all 8 of her siblings. Ivey Funeral Home, 502 S. Scott Street, Bainbridge, GA 39819 is in charge of local arrangements.